The Northern Daily Leader
Sunday, 5 May 2024
'This incredible honour reflects my ancestors, community, family and nation.'
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The award winners will be announced on May 17, in Sydney,
Lydia Roberts
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Tell us what you really think Barnaby.
New England Mp Barnaby Joyce
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New England MP Barnaby Joyce. Picture from file.
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Was it the Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound?
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
The federal government will cap indexation on student loans as part of the May budget, wiping about $3 billion worth of debt.
Cassandra Morgan • 29m ago
The government will eliminate $3 billion in HECS debt by capping the student loan indexation rate. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
'It was very cool ... I loved every minute of it.'
Mark Bode
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Cowboys Tim and Will Milsom have a laugh after playing together for the first time. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Tamworth's Labor spokesperson: who is he and what does he do?
Tess Kelly
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Solving the issue could cost tens to hundreds of millions.
Jonathan Hawes
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Asbestos in Ray Walsh House poses a looming threat to Tamworth Regional Council. Image by Gareth Gardner
The 24-year-old was acquitted and walked from court.
Tess Kelly
Melissa Dennett has high hopes for Zampano.
Samantha Newsam
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Melissa Dennett has high hopes for Zampano, who was impressive in winning first-up for the Tamworth trainer on Tamworth Cup Day. Picture by Peter Hardin
Tamworth Classic Fire Engine Club's reputation grows.
Emma Downey
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Nyngan Fire and Rescue captain Rob Avard with Tamworth Classic Fire Engine Club vice president Brian Hoy and president Barry Owen and the restored 1924 Garford fire engine which has been returned to Nyngan. Picture by Peter Hardin
Organisers look forward to celebrating 40 years of amazing art.
Emma Downey
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Bendemeer Art Show Committee members Kerry Brown, Margaret Hemmings and Jamie Hook do a final check of the 2024 exhibition on Thursday, May 2. Picture by Peter Hardin
AFL is the tie that binds the Ewingtons. But it's taken a new look in 2024.
Zac Lowe
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Mia's juggling school, work, and council for her dad.
Tess Kelly
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Tamworth teenager Mia Elliot was inspired to pursue a career in health after losing her dad Warren to pancreatic cancer. Picture by Gareth Gardner
What's on
The Swap Meet will have more than 120 sites.
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The championships were held in Adelaide from April 26-28.
Samantha Newsam
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Tamworth Little Athletics Club members (L-R) Lachlan Rickard, Olivia Earl and Jacob Wright were selected to represent NSW at the Australian Little Athletics Championships held in Adelaide last week.
May the fourth be with you, Coonabarabran.
Allison Hore
Dark Skies Awakens Festival organiser Dave Hunter - dressed as Chewbacca - with other Star Wars enthusiasts. Picture by Emily Rouse
But Lifeblood recipients are the real winners in this competition.
Emma Downey
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Lifeblood Tamworth's Michelle Walker-Tredrea with Karen Vial, Burke and Smyth, Tamworth, and (back) Mrs Vial's fellow Burke and Smyth donors for the 2023 challenge, Dakota Appelby, Shai Avery and Mel Garde. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Decision time is fast approaching for the Tamworth teen.
Mark Bode
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The buses will service 13 schools across the city.
Heath Forsyth
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Armidale Seconday College students test zero emissions tech with new EV bus trial. Picture by Heath Forsyth
He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
The Greens want to ply states and territories with billions in extra funding to pave the way for more social housing for women and children fleeing violence.
Callum Godde
Two people will front court charged with murder after a man allegedly assaulted at a home near Brisbane died from his injuries in hospital.
A man critically injured in an alleged assault at a property near Brisbane has died in hospital. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
A pre-surgery anxiety clinic in Brisbane has been working to calm worried children before they undergo medical tests or procedures.
Deborah Cornwall
Dr Alexandra Donaldson founded Australia's first pre-surgery anxiety clinic in 2018. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Max Verstappen took sprint honours at the Miami Grand Prix but Fernando Alonso accused Lewis Hamilton of "arriving like a bull" as they collided.
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Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar was given an early warning by Jhonata Narvaez that there will be a battle for the Giro's pink jersey.
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Jhonatan Narvaez celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the first stage of the Giro. (EPA PHOTO)
Peters latest Beast chasing a Thunderbolt
Sicario Beast winning at Richmond in record time. Picturesupplied
'It was very cool ... I loved every minute of it.'
Mark Bode
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Melissa Dennett has high hopes for Zampano.
Samantha Newsam
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Melissa Dennett has high hopes for Zampano, who was impressive in winning first-up for the Tamworth trainer on Tamworth Cup Day. Picture by Peter Hardin
AFL is the tie that binds the Ewingtons. But it's taken a new look in 2024.
Zac Lowe
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(From left) Kelly, Mark, Laura, and Nerieda Ewington stand together after the Gunnedah women's premiership win in 2023. Picture supplied.
The championships were held in Adelaide from April 26-28.
Samantha Newsam
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Tamworth Little Athletics Club members (L-R) Lachlan Rickard, Olivia Earl and Jacob Wright were selected to represent NSW at the Australian Little Athletics Championships held in Adelaide last week.
Terry Hill spent more time in greyhound racing than rugby league
Michael Cowley
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied

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Creslea offers equestrian elegance and outstanding rural living
Oakey Glen offers prize blend of production and rural lifestyle
Oakey Glen offers outstanding blend of production and rural lifestyle
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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A housing market divided against itself cannot stand.
Jonathan Hawes
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Business NSW executive director David Harding kicked off day two of the industry body's regional leadership summit with a morning dedicated to solving the housing crisis. Picture by Peter Hardin
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Tamworth council asked to consider a new addition to Peel Street.
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Police arrested the man after he collided with a gutter.
Tess Kelly
Henry William Hillier pleaded guilty to the driving offences in Tamworth Local Court. Picture file
'There is nothing in that bag that is of any use to anyone.'
Rachel Clark
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Travelling swagman Mark 'Bushie' Thompson only wants his swag back, as many of the items were quite sentimental. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Jon Wolfe's passion for country music has spanned 50 years.
Rachel Clark
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The money came from the sale of festival hats and pins.
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TRC country music festival manager Barry Harley, Tamworth City Toyota dealer principal Tim Easy, and Lifeline Northern NSW general manager Michael Were with the iconic straw hats. Picture by Peter Hardin, from file.
The court heard the three separate chases put the community at risk.
Tess Kelly
Three men appeared in Tamworth Local Court facing seperate charges for police pursuits during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Picture file
Mark 'Bushie' Thompson ends his 45th festival on a low note.
Rachel Clark
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Mark 'Bushie' Thompson leaves Tamworth via train towards Wyong, armed with a bag of notepads filled with his poems, a couple of opals, the clothes on his back, and a good book. Picture by Gareth Gardner
While big businesses did well, smaller operations say they missed out.
Rachel Clark
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Director of Tamworth Pub Group Craig Power, manager of entertainment venues Peter Ross, TCMF ambassador Max Jackson, and TCMF manager Barry Harley. Picture Peter Hardin
The Swap Meet will have more than 120 sites.
Newsroom
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May the fourth be with you, Coonabarabran.
Allison Hore
Dark Skies Awakens Festival organiser Dave Hunter - dressed as Chewbacca - with other Star Wars enthusiasts. Picture by Emily Rouse
A three-day extravaganza of all things barbecue set to sizzle.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council events officers Mel Millsteed and Natasha Little are excited by Tamworth's new spring barbecue event. Picture by Peter Hardin
We Will Rock You is a jukebox comedy musical.
Theatre Talk
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Rock your socks off with these local productions
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'Don't be afraid,' activists say to Tamworth councillors.
Jonathan Hawes
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Council gives behind the scenes look at the Westdale water plant.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council's water operations manager Daniel Coe says ratepayers are set to save thanks to a wastewater innovation. Picture by Jonathan Hawes
Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey defended a decision to invite Santos.
Jonathan Hawes
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Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey (left) has been accused of "greenwashing" by farmer and environmental activist Peter Wills (right). Picture file
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There is a proven link between diseases in the mouth and diseases in the body.
Rosie Ryan
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Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock

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Tell us what you really think Barnaby.
New England Mp Barnaby Joyce
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We want to spread the word about your community event - just fill in this form.
So you're holding an event? Share it with the community
Tamworth's Labor spokesperson: who is he and what does he do?
Tess Kelly
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Member of the Legislative Council and Labor spokesperson for Tamworth Anthony D'Adam. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Solving the issue could cost tens to hundreds of millions.
Jonathan Hawes
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Asbestos in Ray Walsh House poses a looming threat to Tamworth Regional Council. Image by Gareth Gardner
Tamworth Classic Fire Engine Club's reputation grows.
Emma Downey
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Nyngan Fire and Rescue captain Rob Avard with Tamworth Classic Fire Engine Club vice president Brian Hoy and president Barry Owen and the restored 1924 Garford fire engine which has been returned to Nyngan. Picture by Peter Hardin
The backdated move is set to help more than 3 million Aussies.
Dana Daniel
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Katy Gallagher has slammed the Coalition's outsourcing.
Miriam Webber
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Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says the next budget will include $1 billion in savings for the public service. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'This incredible honour reflects my ancestors, community, family and nation.'
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Phil Duncan accepts the Australian Water Professional of the year award at a gala ceremony in Melbourne. Pictures supplied.
The award winners will be announced on May 17, in Sydney,
Lydia Roberts
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Jesse Dick and Tahlia Stewart outside their renovated, historical home, which is now unofficially on the Armidale Heritage Bus Tour.
I couldn't tell where the CGI ended and the set design began.
Cris Kennedy
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Bill Skarsgaard shows wonderful range and has a dancer's grace as he slaughters his way through the cast in Boy Kills World. Picture Roadshow Attractions.
Tell us what you really think Barnaby.
New England Mp Barnaby Joyce
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A new strategy is needed to truly hold digital platforms accountable.
Alice Dawkins
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Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Car Expert
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
William Stopford
Driving with your boot open is technically not illegal, but there are many factors you need to be aware of before you do so.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to drive with your boot open?
Does a more expensive price tag guarantee a more spacious boot? Find out in our breakdown of Australia's premium small car segment.
Max Davies
The premium small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.
Max Davies
The small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Car sales are often split into the new and used categories, but some don't fit those labels. Here's all you need to know about dealer demonstrator new cars.
Josh Nevett
What's a dealer demonstrator new car?
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
The year 10 student will run 530km to raise funds for Win The Day.
Elka Devney
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Applicants aged 22 to 65 can be located anywhere in Australia.
Elka Devney
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Could you or someone you know be the next Farmer to appear in the Barrel Room? Picture supplied
Frost isn't far off but days are sunny and warm and it's lovely being out and about in the garden.
Fiona Ogilvie
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Luculia grandifolia has fragrant flowers and matching red-veined foliage. It blooms from autumn to winter against a wall in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The eclectic style has become a classic for a reason.
A three-day extravaganza of all things barbecue set to sizzle.
Jonathan Hawes
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Tamworth Regional Council events officers Mel Millsteed and Natasha Little are excited by Tamworth's new spring barbecue event. Picture by Peter Hardin

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